Members of the Dental Class of 2019 and the Dental Hygiene Class of 2018 were welcomed to the clinical phase of their educational programs during the annual Transitioning into the Profession Ceremony, held Friday, June 2, 2017, at Paseo Academy of Fine Arts. Dr. Craig Whitt, Rinehart Professor and chair of the UMKC Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, welcomed everyone before introducing the keynote speaker, Jacob McGuire DDS ’98, PhD ’14), Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine. The members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2018 and the Dental Class of 2019 took turns reading their respective Code of Ethics, which were then signed by each class member before he or she crossed the stage to receive a white coat (DDS students) or scrubs (DH students). The white coats donned by the dental students were provided by the UMKC Dental Alumni Association and presented by their team coordinator. The UMKC Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association provided the scrubs for the dental hygiene students. Following the ceremony, participants and well-wishers adjourned to the School of Dentistry for a reception.  Enjoy photos from the celebration.